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Elizabeth Berney gladly guided me through the menu at her newly opened vegan cafe when I visited for lunch a couple of weeks back. I confess to heading out to Food Evolutionwhen they had only been open for three weeks.

But with a scarcity of vegetarian cafes in these parts I just couldn’t resist. Considering my conversations and tastings with Berney and her chef, Rachel, CT is in for a solid and delightful outpost for tasty and thoughtfully prepared eats.

“Fall in love with Ridgefield” was the theme for numerous food events over the weekend but I was most interested in all things pumpkin. The call went out to professional and amateurs asking for recipes both sweet and savory and the contest was on. I was honored to judge with Michele Stuart of Michele’s Pies in Norwalk and Westport, CT. Continue reading

#175: Nosh & Sip Extravaganza

Metropolitan Pavilion; 125 West 18th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues, NYC

Over 25 food and dessert vendors join 40 vintners to strut their stuff and offer generous noshes and sips at this annual kosher foodies’ playground. This event sells out quickly so buy your tix in advance.

#173: A Taste of Mexico in CT Cooking Class

Kick off 2015 by learning to whip up Mexican specialties from an expert. Get ready to taste and learn about Mexican cocktails, the most classic POBLANO chile sauce, unexpected twists on guacamole and more.

This demo and tasting will be taught by Shelley Wiseman, cookbook author, food writer, and chef who spent 12 years at Gourmet. She has worked for Fine Cooking Magazine and many other publications and is currently inspiring enthusiastic cooks at the Farm Cooking School in Stockton, NJ.

#172: Lighting the way at DeGustibus Cooking School

The Candle Cafe, Candle 79and Candle West team, NYC, will present a cooking demo with tips and tastes from their 20 plus years of creating vegan dishes to loyal customers. Celebrating seasonal produce, local growers, family traditions and plant based meals has been their consistent mantra.

#171: Pop- Up Shabbat Dinner- The DarJewling LTD

Pop-Up Shabbat Dinner: The DarJewling Ltd.- a quirky, colorful and proud celebration of the ancient and proud Indian Jewish community.

Chef Anna Roywill be at the stove, preparing a flavorful and aromatic dinner of steaming rice, dal and much more.

Gin based cocktails infused with the spirit of the tea and spice markets are on the menu. Expect to fall in love with the sounds of North India as Eric Fraser and his trio fill the room with tunes on the classical bansuri flute and tabla.

#170: Enlightened Hanukkah Cooking Class

Jennifer Abadi, author of A Fistful of Lentils, will show you how to maintain the spirit and tradition of Hanukkah with her fresh, modern take on conventional recipes using lighter, healthier ingredients.

Here are some of the delicious dishes you will make with this Sephardic and Middle Eastern food expert:

#168: Insights into Israeli Cuisine via the Experts

Israeli cuisine is finally on the tip of Americans’ tongues and they love it! Join Chefs Joan Nathan,Lior Lev Sercarz and Michael Solomonov in conversation with filmmaker, Roger Sherman, as they explore all of the delicious facets of the Israeli food scene.

Roger Sherman, award winning director of the upcoming PBS series, The Search for Israeli Cuisine- A Portrait of the Israeli People ToldThrough Food, will show preview film clips.

#167: Five Boroughs Food Talk: Jewish Food

Five Boroughs Food Talkis a series that explores trends, makers and influencers impacting New York’s distinctive food scene.

Join Gabriella Gershenson, food features editor at Every Day with Rachel Ray magazine as she dishes with a panel of special guests, all of whom are working to “preserve and advance the art of Jewish food“.